Meaning & use
Conservatories
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Plural of 'conservatory': a glass-enclosed room used for growing plants, or a school specializing in the study of music or the arts.
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The old mansion had two conservatories filled with tropical plants.
Many young musicians dream of studying at prestigious conservatories in Europe.
A note on using this word
The word covers two distinct senses: a glass room for plants, and a school for music or drama, both from Latin 'conservare,' to preserve.
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2. noun
Institutions that provide specialized education in music, drama, or dance.
Both conservatories offered full scholarships to the young violinist.
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